21st Century Collection of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Images: Over 900 in PDF Format (Two CD-ROM Set)

This incredible CD-ROM provides a comprehensive collection of high-quality color photographs of aircraft carriers and their crews. Today's U.S. Navy Nimitz-class nuclear-powered carriers are known as the powerhouse of the fleet, over 1000 feet long and carrying about 85 aircraft. They are the largest warships in the world. Forward presence by U.S. Navy aircraft battle groups helps protect our overseas interests as well as encouraging peace and stability around the globe. Nuclear Aircraft Carriers support and operate aircraft to engage in attacks on targets afloat and ashore which threaten our use of the sea and to engage in sustained operations in support of other forces. Nimitz class carriers are the USS Nimitz (CVN 68), San Diego, CA; USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Newport News, VA; USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Bremerton, WA; USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Norfolk, VA; USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Everett, WA; USS George Washington (CVN 73), Norfolk, VA; USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), San Diego, CA; USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Norfolk, VA; USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) (under construction; George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (under construction). Earlier carriers still in active status: USS Enterprise, USS John F. Kennedy; USS Constellation; USS Kitty Hawk.

The Carrier Replacement Program provides for the new construction of aircraft carriers. Currently, there are twelve active carriers in the Navy's fleet. Eight of these are Nimitz class carriers. An additional Nimitz class carrier is currently under construction, the USS Reagan (CVN-76), and will deliver in March 2003 to replace the Constellation (CV-64) which will retire in FY 2003. The last Nimitz Class carrier, CVN-77, was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding in January 2001 and is scheduled to deliver in March 2008. CVN-77 will also serve as the "bridge" platform for technologies that will enable the Navy to transition from the Nimitz class to the next generation aircraft carrier (CVNX). CVN-77 will include new technologies such as an integrated topside island which includes a new multi-function radar, new propulsion plant monitoring improvements, and manpower reduction initiatives.

Over 900 photographs and their detailed captions are reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included.

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